BOWIE CSWLF Landfill - Bowie, Arizona Solid Waste Management

BOWIE CSWLF is a landfill located in Bowie, Arizona, United States, operating under the NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill. The facility is situated in Cochise County and serves the local community's waste disposal needs. As a landfill in the United States, BOWIE CSWLF operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. The facility's scale is typical for a small to medium-sized landfill serving a rural area. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for Bowie and surrounding areas. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts from landfill gas generation and leachate management, which are regulated to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater.

Landfills like BOWIE CSWLF must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in arid regions like Arizona where water resources are scarce. Proximity to the community requires careful traffic and odor management.